Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $269 for the Oblvlo XM Racing — a $4 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing wears larger at 42mm versus 41.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Oblvlo XM Racing carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Chronograph run compared to the Oblvlo XM Racing?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz caliber (8T63), while the Oblvlo XM Racing runs a automatic (Miyota 82S7).

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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsOblvlo XM Racing

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

ssb425

MSRP $265

Oblvlo XM Racing

XM-RACING

MSRP $269

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

XM Racing42mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Chronograph40h

XM Racing42h

Water Resistance

Essentials Chronograph100m

XM Racing50m

MSRP

Essentials Chronograph$265

XM Racing$269

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

8T63

Miyota 82S7

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$269

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